Yvain Dans Pas Courageux - Le Boui-boui, Lyon

At Le Boui-Boui: an intimate rendezvous with Yvain

At Le Boui-Boui, we cherish artists who turn closeness into chemistry, and Yvain brings exactly that energy with Pas courageux. In our intimate room, every eyebrow lift and under-the-breath aside matters, and his comedy thrives on that proximity. Pas courageux is not a simple confession of timidity—it’s a witty anatomy of everyday bravery, or the lack thereof, mapped through moments we all recognize: the delayed phone call, the heroic intention that melts in the face of a buzzing intercom, the epic battles fought only in our heads. Yvain’s style is quick on its feet, precise without being precious, and wonderfully conversational; he can pivot from a razor-edged one-liner to a story that spirals into pure absurdity. We’ve seen him lean into crowd work with a light touch—never intrusive, always playful—using the room like a partner in crime. It’s the sort of show that feels tailor-made for Le Boui-Boui: compact, vibrant, and meant to be shared at close range where laughter becomes contagious.

Inside Pas courageux: the craft behind the punchlines

What makes Pas courageux special at Le Boui-Boui is the way Yvain structures his evening into nimble, self-contained beats, each revealing a new shade of his comic persona. He playfully labels some of these moments—little milestones of laughter—so you’ll hear callbacks to mini-sketches like “Mode Courage: OFF,” “Héros de Poche,” and “Panique à 19h58,” each one building a comedic grammar that the audience quickly learns to speak. The staging is simple and precise, allowing Yvain’s timing to remain front and center: he paces, pauses, and pounces on a silence with comic intent, letting the room’s heartbeat become part of the rhythm. Expect sharp observational humor about public transport showdowns, office micro-dramas, and the tiny rituals we invent to pretend we’re in control. There’s a warmth to his perspective—even as he admits to being “pas courageux”—that turns self-deprecation into a collective wink. In our space, the jokes land with a tactile, almost physical resonance; when Yvain mines the awkwardness of a first introduction or the dread of an unexpected phone call, the whole room nods in recognition before bursting into laughter.

Yvain’s artistic present feels particularly alive right now, and we’re proud to host that momentum at Le Boui-Boui. He’s in a creative groove, sharpening material night after night and spinning fresh angles from the same universal anxieties that power Pas courageux. Audiences who’ve caught his recent short-form bits—playfully titled sketches like “Le Coureur de Fond de Canapé,” “Gloire au Bouton Snooze,” and “Courage à Emporter”—will recognize how these ideas germinate on stage into fuller stories, new tags, and wonderfully unexpected detours. The result is a living, breathing set that rewards repeat visits; no two performances are quite the same, and that’s by design. Yvain leans into spontaneity without losing discipline, giving our crowd a sense of discovery that’s rare and refreshing. For us at Le Boui-Boui, that’s the essence of an essential comedy night: a comedian in motion, a room that listens, and a shared appetite for mischief. If you’re searching for a close-up experience where every seat feels like the best seat, Pas courageux with Yvain is our current must-see.